Fun Themes for a Memorable Tween Birthday Bash

Getting ready to throw a tween birthday party? Need an idea or two for a fun tween birthday theme? It's easy to coordinate a tween birthday when you have a theme to work around. Your theme can help determine decorations, activities, the birthday cake, and even the goody bags you'll send home to all of the party guests. Pick a theme that appeals to your tween or their passions and hobbies. Or, pick a theme just because it sounds like a lot of fun for the preteen crowd. (Be sure your tween has input on the party theme before you invest time or money on the event.)

Once you have a theme in mind, coordinate your invitations, food, games, and goody bags with the theme, and enjoy as your tween birthday bash makes a hit with your child and their preteen guests.

Tween Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

American Idol Party
Beading Party
Spa Party
Fashion Fun Party
Sock-Hop Party
Stuffed Animal Party
Pool Party
Arts and Crafts Party
Cooking or Baking Party
America's Top Model Party
Limo Party
Solve a Mystery Party
Scavenger Hunt Party
Tropical Party
Music Party
Movie Night Party
Disco Party
Slumber Party
Shopping Mall Party
Fashion Designer Party
Dance Party
Beach Cabana Party
Masquerade Party
American Girl Party
Cooking Party
Horseback Riding Party

Tween Birthday Party Ideas for Boys

Glow-in-the-Dark Party
Sports-themed Party
Martial Arts Party
Beach Fun Party
Surfer Party
Olympics Party
Skateboard Party
NASCAR Party
Outdoor or Camping Party
Limo Party
Solve a Mystery Party
Scavenger Hunt Party
Music Party
Movie Night Party
Casino Night Party
Camouflage Party
Survivor Party
Pool Party
Magic Party
Costume Party

Obviously you and your tween don't have to limit yourself to one list or theme. If your daughter wants to have a casino-themed slumber party or your son wants to have a glow-in-the-dark disco night, they are absolutely free to do so.

Other Fun Tween Party Themes

Field Trip Party — Gather your tween and their friends together and take a field trip to a local destination, historical home, or museum. You can even allow the party guests to visit the gift shop and pick something to take home as part of their goody bag.
Restaurant Party — Visit your tween's favorite restaurant and ask if you can have a behind-the-scenes tour of the establishment. Be sure you call ahead to see what arrangements might be available to your party.
Visit the Y — Your local YMCA may offer party planning packages that include using the Y facilities, a party room, and organized sports activities. These packages may only be available to Y members.
Stay at Home — Sometimes the best parties are the simplest. Plan a party at home and get your tween involved in decorating, preparing food, and figuring out fun activities to do with their friends. Skip the theme altogether and just have old-fashioned fun.